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Suggest Medication For Severe Cough In Kids
Question: My baby has severe mucous n cough n chest congestion giving nebulization already. Which cough syrup do I give for severe cough?
Brief Answer:
Probably she needs inhalers than cough syrup
Detailed Answer:
Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Greetings from XXXXXXX
By what you quote I feel what your kid could be having viral associated wheeze or multi triggered wheeze. I have a few questions for you -
Questions:
1. How many days per month does she cough or feel breathless?
2. How many nights per month does her sleep get disturbed due to above symptoms?
3. Does she feel breathless when she plays around?
4. Are the symptoms when there are seasonal changes?
5. Is there any family history of asthma or any other sort of allergies like skin allergy etc.?
6. Is the cough always associated with fever?
No point in using cough syrups every time.
Please answer my questions and I will be in a better position to guide you through.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Probably she needs inhalers than cough syrup
Detailed Answer:
Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Greetings from XXXXXXX
By what you quote I feel what your kid could be having viral associated wheeze or multi triggered wheeze. I have a few questions for you -
Questions:
1. How many days per month does she cough or feel breathless?
2. How many nights per month does her sleep get disturbed due to above symptoms?
3. Does she feel breathless when she plays around?
4. Are the symptoms when there are seasonal changes?
5. Is there any family history of asthma or any other sort of allergies like skin allergy etc.?
6. Is the cough always associated with fever?
No point in using cough syrups every time.
Please answer my questions and I will be in a better position to guide you through.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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